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SUMMARY:National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
DESCRIPTION:Director: Nick Wickham Run Time: 174 min. Release Year: 2014\nStarring: Ben Foster\, Clare Burt\, Corey Johnson\, Gillian Anderson\, Vanessa Kirby\n\nSynopsis: As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles\, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal\, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.\nShowtimes:\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025: 12:15\nSunday\, June 29: 2025: 12:45\nTicket Prices: $18 Regular / $16 Students & Seniors / $15 Members *NO OTHER DISCOUNTS/PASSES ALLOWED*\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0SOh95iunE&ab_channel=NationalTheatre
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/national-theatre-live-a-streetcar-named-desire/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:8th Annual PROUD+
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 8th year\, PROUD+ returns to The Studio Door with a dynamic national exhibition of contemporary LGBTQIA+ art\, juried by trailblazing gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore. This year features powerful works by queer POC artists and fashion photographer Max-Arthur Mantle’s Bodies Series. Local highlights include Carole Kuck’s immersive installation of 50 LGBTQIA+ flags and the Words of Pride triptych honoring Hillcrest’s new cultural district status. Don’t miss the Preview Night on July 3 and the public reception on July 12.\nJuly 3 – August 1\, 2025\nThe Studio Door\, Hillcrest\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/8th-annual-proud/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
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SUMMARY:25 years of The Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:Artist and author Kip Fulbeck started The Hapa Project in 2001\, photographing over 1\,200 individuals who identified as multiracial\, including their handwritten response to the question\, “What are you?”\nhapa.me – 25 years of The Hapa Project features Fulbeck’s photographic portraits as he revisits the cultural and artistic significance of the work\, its impact on the participants\, and the changing awareness of multiracial identity in the United States. Nearly 25 years later\, Fulbeck has re-photographed 130 of the original participants and asked them to write new personal statements\, exploring how our self-definitions and perspectives change over time.\nA selection of portraits from The Hapa Project were first featured at the Museum of Us in the exhibition Race: Are We So Different? In this expanded exhibition\, visitors are invited to reflect on what it means to be you.\nThe Museum of Us invites visitors to participate in The Hapa Project through an interactive element in the exhibition. On select dates\, visitors can have their portraits taken on a polaroid camera in the exhibit and write their own personal statement responding to the question\, “What are you?” Portraits will then be displayed in the exhibit. \nFriday and Saturday\, July 4-5\, at 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.\nThe Museum of Us\n1350 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
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SUMMARY:The Morning After
DESCRIPTION:First we ate\, then we drank. Now\, look what we’ve woken up to! Finish up the night with us as we navigate the nuances of…\nThe Morning After\nDirected by Erica Buechner\nChoreographed by Blythe Barton\, Erica Buechner\, Bradley Lundberg\, and Michael Mizerany\nThe Morning After is the third in a series of movement performances in the Art Produce Gallery – following the food and drink themes of Feast on This (2017) and SAUCED (2022).\nThe storefront gallery allows for unconventional presentation opportunities for artists and unexpected art encounters for viewers. The Morning After is no exception! The work offers 20 audience members an intimate view of the performance from inside (ticketed seats) while passersby on the street have visual access from outside – becoming an unexpected\, and unpredictable\, part of the scenery.\nThis 30 minute show features 8 professional San Diego dance artists: Blythe Barton\, Erica Buechner\, Nikki Dunnan\, Cecily Holcombe\, Robby Johnson\, Nick McGhee\, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, and David Wornovitzky.\nSaturdays\, July 5 & 12  – 6pm\, 7pm\, 8pm\nSundays\, July 6 & 13 – 6pm\, 7pm\nArt Produce Gallery\n3139 University Ave San Diego\, CA 92104
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-morning-after/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
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SUMMARY:ACCESS
DESCRIPTION:Possibility II by Gabrielle Berens \nAccess is a group exhibition featuring materially and conceptually diverse works by multidisciplinary artists Carolina Danu\, Yena Kim\, Nanzi Muro\, Gabrielle Berens and Philip Brun Del Re.\nThis exhibition presents the possibilities of visual arts studies in higher education. Danu\, Kim\, Muro\, Berens\, and Brun Del Re all current or recently graduated MFA students\, strongly believe in the need for diversity in the arts.\nThrough printmaking\, textiles\, ceramics\, digital graphics and illustrations\, paintings\, and woven sculpture\, the selected works celebrate the evolving practices of these emerging artists and will serve to inspire the possibilities of material expression. The title of the exhibition\, Access\, represents access to arts education\, access to facilities\, access to community\, as well as access to expression through a variety of media and materials.\n\nOn view: July 5 – August 15\, 2025\nBonita Historical Society\n4355 Bonita Road\nBonita\, CA 91902
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/access/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
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SUMMARY:26th Athenaeum Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 26th Athenaeum Summer Festival presents a series of four concerts that will feature virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero. Continuing a beloved tradition\, this summer Gustavo Romero will celebrate and focus on the piano music of Sergei Rachmaninoff\, including his preludes\, etude-tableaux variations\, and sonatas\, accompanied by select pieces by his Russian contemporaries. For 25 years\, the Athenaeum has presented unforgettable festivals featuring Gustavo Romero performing the complete piano repertoire of a specific composer. Whether you have been with us all 25 years or have yet to experience the wonder of this artist—who plays from memory—you will not want to miss our upcoming 26th Summer Festival.\nSundays at 4pm\, July 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\, 2025\nAthenaeum Art Center\n1955 Julian Avenue\nSan Diego\, CA 92113\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/26th-athenaeum-summer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
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SUMMARY:37th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Spreckels Organ Society presents the 37th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival\, the largest organ festival in the United States\, featuring the Spreckels Organ\, the largest open-air musical instrument in the world! The summer-long festival – directed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez\, Spreckels Organ Society’s Artistic Director and San Diego’s Civic Organist – takes place in the heart of Balboa Park\, from July 7 through Sept. 1. The Society brings these special 90-minute concerts to the Spreckels Organ Pavilion for free each Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.\n\nThis season’s line-up includes acclaimed international organists and competition winners. Highlights are:\n\nSoprano Alisa Jordheim\, who recently performed with San Diego Opera as Despina in Così fan tutte and Gilda in Rigoletto.\nAn organ & orchestra celebration with concertos by Poulenc\, Parker and Bach\, plus a premier by Civic Organist Prieto Ramírez. Conducted by Alejandro Gómez Guillén with Raúl Prieto Ramírez (soloist)\, and Jeff Thayer (concertmaster).\nThe Not-So-Silent Movie Night\, featuring Laurel & Hardy films with Russ Peck\, organist.\nAnd an all-Beatles Labor Day Classic Rock Concert to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the San Diego Beatles concert.\n\nEVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/37th-annual-san-diego-international-summer-organ-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a neon-soaked sanctuary where the mic is hot\, the beer is cold\, and one unforgettable night turns a dive bar into a confession booth\, a concert stage\, and a second chance. In this immersive\, heartfelt new musical\, every regular\, newcomer\, and wannabe rockstar has a secret\, a song\, and something to prove. As the drinks get stronger and the bass gets louder\, past and present collide — revealing the heartbreaks\, hookups\, and hopes hiding behind the music. Featuring songs by Lady Gaga\, Elton John\, Rihanna\, Queen\, Madonna\, Tracy Chapman\, ABBA\, Bad Bunny\, and many more\, this world premiere is a joyful celebration of connection\, community\, and the catharsis of singing your truth. KARAOKE DREAMS reminds us that sometimes\, the right song really can change everything.\nThis production is presented in collaboration with Blindspot Collective\, an award-winning theater company based in San Diego whose productions won or been nominated for Best New Play\, Best New Musical\, and Best Solo Performance by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle. It is created and directed by Blake McCarty\, whose work is “broadening the definition of theater” (The New York Times)\, with musical direction by Lyndon Pugeda and choreography by Micah Parra.\nJuly 10th – August 3rd\, 2025\nThursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at 7pm\nSunday at 2pm\nThe Loft @ UCSD
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/karaoke-dreams/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250802T174124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T024954Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Art: Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Art is an initiative that invites local artists to engage in meaningful dialogue with works from our permanent collection and on loan to the Museum. This first installment centers on the theme of Dignity—what it means\, how we recognize it\, and how art allows us to reflect on it in ourselves and others. Artists Hugo Crosthwaite\, Anthony Sigala\, Cat Chiu Phillips\, and Shinpei Takeda with The AjA Project have created new works inspired by pieces in the Museum collection.\nThrough inclusive\, interactive elements\, visitors are encouraged to engage personally and share their own perspectives\, helping shape a collective understanding of dignity.\nFeatured: Anthony Sigala\, Boleros (detail)\, 2025. Acrylic on canvas. Private collection. Courtesy of the artist. © Anthony Sigala.\nJuly 11\, 2025–January 4\, 2026\nMOPA @ SDMA\n1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101\nAcross from the Lily Pond
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/conversations-in-art-dignity/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250605T215823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T215823Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Summer Arts Fest is bringing the heat with an unforgettable celebration of music\, creativity\, and community at Arts District Liberty Station.\nJoin Arts District Liberty Station for Second Saturdays on July 12th \, August 9th\, and September 13th from 4–7 PM on the North Promenade\, where the lawn comes alive with incredible live bands\, captivating performances\, and the energy of summer in full swing.\nIt’s free\, family-friendly\, and all set in a stunning outdoor setting. So\, grab your picnic blankets\, chairs\, and favorite snacks\, and get ready to dance\, relax\, and soak up the magic of San Diego’s most creative summer nights!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summer-arts-fest/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250625T021041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T021041Z
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SUMMARY:Infinite Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Casa Familiar presents Infinite Rivers\, an exhibition honoring ancestral craftsmanship and evolving artisanal traditions across generations. Featuring Indigenous artists from the Kumeyaay\, Zapotec\, Huichol\, and other communities\, as well as artists from San Diego\, Tijuana\, Lebanon\, and Colombia. Curated by Francisco Eme\, the show runs July 12–Sept. 13\, 2025\, at The FRONT Gallery in San Ysidro. Opening reception: July 12\, 5–7 PM\, with a special appearance by Colombian artist and musician Andrea Echeverri.\nOpening reception: July 12 from 5 to 7 pm\,\nThe FRONT Gallery in San Ysidro\n147W San Ysidro Blvd\nSan Ysidro\, 92173
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/infinite-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250710T053016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T053252Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego PoetrySLAM: Gladiator Slam Finals
DESCRIPTION: Don’t miss San Diego PoetrySlam: Gladiator Slam Finals\, the city’s biggest and most thrilling poetry slam! Witness top local poets compete in high-stakes bouts of impromptu verse.\nQueen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center\n3925 Ohio Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92104\n\nMonday\, July 14\n8:00pm – 9:30pm PDT
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-poetryslam-gladiator-slam-finals/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250624T031115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T031402Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:San Diego’s biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion is calling your name! San Diego Pride returns to Balboa Park with community resources\, booths\, and four stages of live entertainment. San Diego’s Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States\, attracting over 250\,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community.\n\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025 @ 12 PM – 10 PM\nSunday\, July 20\, 2025 @ 12 PM – 9 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/pride-san-diego/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250710T031842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031842Z
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SUMMARY:ARMIDA
DESCRIPTION:Experience Joseph Haydn’s rarely performed opera\, produced with The Hungarian State Opera and Opera Neo. Based on Jerusalem Delivered\, this unique work explores love\, war\, and human desire through the magical story of a knight and a sorceress. Directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Peter Kozma\, the production features young artists from both companies in a powerful\, fresh interpretation.\nPerformances at UC San Diego Park & Market1100 Market Street\, San Diego\, CA 92101Friday\, July 18 at 8:00pmSaturday\, July 19 at 8:00pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/armida/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250615T233654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T233654Z
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SUMMARY:Nightshade Navarro and The Cloudmakers
DESCRIPTION:Step into the roaring 1920s with Nightshade Navarro and The Cloudmakers\, a high-energy jazz band honoring the soulful swing of Harlem and the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans. Led by renowned bandleader Nightshade Navarro\, this spirited ensemble brings classic tunes and dynamic improvisation to life. Don’t miss their free performance!\nFriday\, July 18\, 2025\n12–1 PM.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/nightshade-navarro-and-the-cloudmakers/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250615T233228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T233228Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Giacchino: Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen
DESCRIPTION:Join Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino for a one-of-a-kind retro night at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. Experience Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen come to life\, as Giacchino reimagines his iconic scores from Lost\, Ratatouille\, Star Trek\, and more—transformed in the lush\, lounge-inspired style of 1950s Exotica. A nostalgic\, vibraphone-filled evening that’s equal parts cinematic and cool.\nJuly 22\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.\nEpstein Family Amphitheater\n9480 Innovation Ln\nLa Jolla\, CA 92093
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/michael-giacchino-exotic-themes-for-the-silver-screen/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250615T225014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T225014Z
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SUMMARY:The Blank Table
DESCRIPTION:Discover The Blank Table—San Diego’s premier secret dinner series—where culinary artistry meets immersive design. Enjoy a 5-course modern meal by Two Ducks\, 4 paired cocktails\, and a stunning secret location revealed just before the event. Each experience supports Feeding San Diego and offers a night of unforgettable connection\, flavor\, and creativity under the stars. Limited seats available.\nThu Jul 24\, 2025\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-blank-table/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250718T040304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T040338Z
UID:50021-1753401600-1753574399@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Mademoiselle Cinema at Live Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Masanobu Yamanoue \nSan Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest I welcomes Tokyo-based dance company Mademoiselle Cinema for A Woman’s Journey\, a poetic and powerful tribute to the Japanese picture brides of the early 20th century. Known for their emotionally rich dance-theater style\, Mademoiselle Cinema blends movement\, memory\, and cinematic elements to explore women’s lived experiences. This internationally acclaimed company brings their deeply personal storytelling to San Diego in a rare U.S. appearance.\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025\, at 7:00 PMSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\, at 2:00 & 7:00 PMLight Box Theater
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/live-arts-fest-threads-of-time-a-womans-journey/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250625T035106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T035106Z
UID:49802-1753401600-1753660799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:2025 Indigi-Con
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Indigenous sequential art! Indigi-Con features two panels of Native artists and writers\, followed by a mixer with the Afro-Futurism Lounge on Friday. Sunday’s workshop + discussion with California Native comic book creators encourages kids of all ages to attend. All events are free and open to the public.\nJuly 25 · 5pm – July 27 · 11:30am PDT\nDoors at 4:30pm\nUC San Diego Park & Market\n1100 Market Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/2025-indigi-con/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
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SUMMARY:Batman (1989) in Concert: Film in Concert Experience
DESCRIPTION:Relive the magic of Batman (1989) like never before—on the big screen with Danny Elfman’s legendary score performed live by a 50-piece orchestra! Join the action at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square for this one-night-only Comic-Con weekend experience. Enjoy iconic music\, open-air vibes\, and Gotham energy in an unforgettable fusion of film and symphony. Costumes encouraged!\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\nShow starts at 8:30 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.)\nSeating is unassigned. We recommend arriving early to secure the best spot and enjoy on-site food and drinks.\nPetco Park – Gallagher Square\, San Diego\, CA\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/batman-1989-in-concert-film-in-concert-experience/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250511T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T232352Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n Experience Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études in a rare\, full performance featuring ten renowned pianists sharing the stage. This unforgettable evening brings Glass’s iconic\, meditative études to life through the talents of Timo Andres\, Inon Barnatan\, Yulianna Avdeeva\, and more. A must for fans of contemporary classical music.\n\n\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025 • 7:30 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summerfest-2025/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250528T021322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T051758Z
UID:49485-1753574400-1762127999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:FABULOUS FIBER
DESCRIPTION:FABULOUS FIBER is an immersive exhibition that celebrates the boundless creativity of textile art. Showcasing a range of techniques from quilting and crochet to tufting and embroidery\, the show reimagines traditional fiber crafts in bold\, contemporary ways. With richly textured and sculptural works\, the exhibition offers a tactile antidote to our screen-driven world. Each piece tells a unique story\, inviting viewers into a vibrant\, sensory experience. A must-see for lovers of craft\, color\, and innovation. Curated by Kate Stern.\nJuly 26–November 2\, 2025\n\nOceanside Museum of Art\n704 Pier View Way\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/fabulous-fiber/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250731T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T161746Z
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SUMMARY:A Body of Work
DESCRIPTION:A Body of Work explores the dancer’s body as both the instrument and the archive of their art. Through movement\, the body creates the dance—and through muscle memory\, it stores it. The body becomes both the medium and the message. \nThis photographic project is the result of three years of dedicated work with over 20 dancers from across San Diego County. These artists represent a rich diversity of ages\, ethnicities\, body types\, genders\, and dance styles—including Hip Hop\, Ballet\, Modern Dance\, and Flamenco. \nPhotographed at close range and under controlled lighting\, the images present the body in ways that are at once intimately familiar and curiously abstract. The goal is to invite viewers to see the human form anew—stripped of cultural assumptions and commercial distortions. A Body of Work seeks to restore a sense of wonder and innocence to the most familiar of all objects: our own bodies. \nJuly 31 to September 6\, 2025\nReception: Saturday\, August 9th 4-6pm\n\n​
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/a-body-of-work/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250519T190240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T190240Z
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SUMMARY:Art Party: Eduardo Chillida Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dynamic evening at The San Diego Museum of Art with a full suite of interactive activities\, captivating performances\, delicious food\, refreshing beverages\, and other enchantments celebrating the opening of special exhibition Eduardo Chillida: Convergence.\nThis special Art Party celebrates the Basque region of Spain as well as other facets of Spanish culture and opens Eduardo Chillida: Convergence\, a brand-new exhibition of work by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida. Regarded as one of the foremost sculptors of the twentieth century\, this exhibition showcases Chillida’s profound attunement to the landscape as well as his sensitive handling of materials associated with his native Basque Country\, including iron\, steel\, and oak.\nChillida’s sculptures join elements of nature—such as earth\, sea\, wind\, light\, and space—with aspects of culture\, including music\, poetry\, philosophy\, and architecture. The event is an indoor/outdoor experience with an open-air activity terrace in addition to festivities in the Museum’s rotunda and gallery spaces. Come dressed to impress in your most festive themed attire. You won’t want to miss this multi-sensory evening at the Museum!\nThe San Diego Museum of Art \nJuly 31\, 2025\n7:30–10:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/art-party-eduardo-chillida-convergence/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250615T053140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T053238Z
UID:49662-1754006400-1754265599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:ArtWalk Liberty Station
DESCRIPTION:ArtWalk Liberty Station encourages attendees to immerse themselves in the art world and supports the appreciation and acquisition of original artwork. The festival showcases the creativity of more than 175 artists from various states and Mexico\, featuring a wide range of artistic mediums such as paintings\, photography\, glass and ceramic art\, jewelry\, and sculpture. It celebrates both local and international talent\, highlighting the cultural diversity of the region.\nAugust 1\, 2\, & 3\, 2025\nTicketed preview pARTy: 5pm-8pm Friday\nFree to the Public: 10am-6pm Saturday & 10am-5pm Sunday\nArts District @ Liberty Station\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/artwalk-liberty-station/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250710T032615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T032615Z
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SUMMARY:The 25th Swan
DESCRIPTION: Join musician Natasha Kozaily for the screening of her short musical film The 25th Swan\, exploring grief and the transformative power of art\, on August 1\, 2025\, at 5:30 PM at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The evening includes live performances by Natasha and violinist Batya MacAdam-Somer\, weaving story and song into a deeply moving experience. Doors open at 5 PM.\nMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego\nJacobs Hall\, Browar Lobby\n700 Prospect St.\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037\nAugust 1\, 2025\n5:30 – 7PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-25th-swan/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250728T045309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T045309Z
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SUMMARY:Shredding: A New Lens in Surf Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Reframe your idea of who belongs in the surf world with Shredding\, a powerful collection of short films that challenge outdated surfer stereotypes and celebrate diverse voices from around the globe. From Morocco to California\, these stories explore identity\, access\, and joy—reminding us that surfing is for everyone. Featuring films by Rabbi Chel Mandell\, Lo Frentz\, Serra Soyupak\, and more\, with filmmakers in attendance.\nAugust 2\, 2025\n7:00 p.m.\nDigital Gym Cinema\n1100 Market Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/shredding-a-new-lens-in-surf-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250615T054011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T054011Z
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SUMMARY:Miles Davis: Porgy and Bess  with Gilbert Castellanos
DESCRIPTION:Experience a landmark jazz evening featuring arrangements by Miles Davis and Gil Evans of George Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess. This immersive concert showcases Davis’s iconic jazz interpretation\, bringing to life the opera’s emotional depth through dynamic musicianship. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is not featured in this performance.\nAugust 3\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/miles-davis-porgy-and-bess-with-gilbert-castellanos/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250705T190054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T190054Z
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SUMMARY:Flicks on the Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Witty Women in Film\nClassic Films with Beth Accomando\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Athenaeum’s Flicks on the Bricks outdoor movie series returns this August for its 19th season\, hosted by KPBS film critic Beth Accomando. Enjoy four timeless comedies under the stars\, celebrating the wit and charm of trailblazing women like Mae West\, Norma Shearer\, Carole Lombard\, and Jean Arthur. Join us for an unforgettable summer of laughter and classic cinema on the patio.\nThursdays\, August 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2025\nSeries tickets for the open-air theater include four memorable films:\nShe Done Him Wrong (1933)\, My Man Godfrey (1936)\, Private Lives (1931)\, and Easy Living (1937).\nPopcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Plus\, enjoy weekly trivia and prizes throughout the series. Join the Athenaeum for its 19th year of hot summer fun!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/flicks-on-the-bricks/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260604T073027
CREATED:20250105T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the magic of the 1920s at the historic Balboa Theatre\, with a captivating series: Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre! Continuing Balboa Theatre’s centennial celebration\, this special event showcases five enchanting evenings filled with classic silent films from the 1920s\, brought to life by expert melodic accompaniment of the theatre’s historic Wonder Morton theatre organ. Though these films lack dialogue\, the silent film “soundtrack” and musical accompaniment provided by talented organists\, fills the Balboa with the original emotive songs alongside provocative and playful sound effects. Our Wonder Morton theatre organ\, designed to replicate the grandeur of symphonic sounds from a singular musician\, delivering a whimsical\, atmospheric\, and entirely unique auditory experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted\n\n\nPeter Pan (1924) starring Betty Bronson\, organist Brett Valliant – Saturday\, August 9 @ 11:00 AM\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney\, organist Russ Peck – September 29\n\n\nNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) starring Max Schreck\, organist David Marsh – October 27\n\n\nHoliday Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) starring Seymour Hicks and A Dog’s Life (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin\, organist Ken Double – December 15\n\n\nWings (1927) starring Clara Bow\, organist Russ Peck – February 9\n\n\nThe Black Pirate (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks\, organist Ken Double – March 30\n\n\nMetropolis (1927) starring Brigitte Helm\, organist Brett Miller – April 20\n\n\nSafety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck – June 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater 868 Fourth Ave San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2024 – June 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/silent-movie-mondays-at-the-balboa-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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